Woodstock Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (Woodstock, Ontario Canada)

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Our thoughts must turn to something else. Perhaps a Pipe Organ for our auditor- ium. When we heard that beautiful music rolling from the pipes, would we not be re- minded of old scenes, when we had those others with us? Would they not enjoy it if they were here? Not only could the students enjoy it but also many in the city. Let us hasten to earn money for something of this nature. We already have a nest-egg to start us off. Let us see how quickly we can make it grow into a worth- while sum. It shouldn't take long. , Radar The world was greatly interested when it heard that a radar contact had been estab- lished with the moon. This contact required two and one-half seconds and was made from the Eans Signal Laboratory, New Iersey. During the year 1941 a radar school was formed at Malvern, England. This school which covered fifty acres was known as the Telecommunications Research Labora- tory. The three chief radar machines devel- oped at Malvern were - A - The G.L. , used for Anti-Aircraft defence, - B - Elsie , used for circling searchlights, - C - and also an appar- atus used for directing coastal guns. At such places as Malvern, radar equipment was constructed at a very high cost for war purposes. Now, with the peace era here, radar has many important uses. Scientists are planning to explore space by use of radar. Radar is able to pierce the ionosphere, or the electrified outer areas of the earth's atmosphere, beyond which or- dinary radio waves cannot penetrate. Due to this fact radar can be used to accurately gauge the distance between the celestial bodies. It has been predicted that radar guided rockets will travel to the moon within ten years and piloted rockets will travel to the moon within twenty years. We can, therefore, look to radar in the future to ex- pand our present scientific world. 1 t t We're proud of our photography this year: and if you can't laugh at our jokes for their originality , please respect them for their old age. THE ORACLE Eisenhower at Toronto U lf wishes were horses, wouldn't you ride too? Iust now, l'm dreaming that I have accepted an invitation to luncheon, to be held in Hart House, University of Toronto. At this function the guest of honour is a Gentleman whom anyone of us would be highly honoured to meet - General Eisen- hower. Later the same afternoon-January 12, to be exact, I shall be one of the eager thousands attending special Convocation when an honourary degree will be conferred upon the distinguished American visitor. Although this is just a flight of fancy on ye Editor's part, it was the enviable exper- ience of our Principal in his capacity as Member of the Board of Governors of his Alma Mater. We understand also, that some of the graduates of Woodstock Collegiate Institute, now attending the University of Toronto, had close-ups of the celebrated guest. ln one of the newspaper shots, a past student - Donald L. Coles, could be seen near the general. We feel that every Canadian, especially those members of the armed service who profited by his eminent leadership in the European theatre of World War ll, applaud the action of the University of Toronto in con- ferring on so distinguished and deserving a fellow American the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Q Q Q Editorial Shorts How about bringing your tunics out of moth-balls, girls? We think that they look very smart at Assembly on Wednesday morning when there are likely to be visitors in the school. t Q O Do you read the W.C.l. Sportsreel in the Sentinel-Review every week? It's really good and our girls' sports editor is doing a swell job. its Rumours last fall suggested a Shooting Club for the girls in the school. Since noth- ing has been heard about it, apparently it did not come into existence. tPerhaps next yearl-what happened? . . . Seventeen

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General MacArthur has already told the Em- peror to tell the lapanese people that their being a divine race is nothing but a myth. Government sponsoring of the Shinto shrines has been abolished, and at last, the Iapan- ese people are beginning to learn the truth. So far there have been no violent repercuss- ions to this change. However, building the foundations for a lasting peace entails more than a number of reforms in the conquered countries. When the late Will Rogers was asked some years ago what was wrong with the world, he replied in his usual off-hand manner, Oh, people, l guess! Probably the same answer could be given to the world's ills at the pres- ent time. What are you and I going to do about building this foundation? The power lies in our hands: we must not misuse it. Our wishes govern the policies of our country. lt is up to us to do the right thing. The problem of laying the foundations for a lasting peace is a grave one. The future of the world depends on how well our job is done. Elizabeth Kenny Elizabeth Kenny, an Australian nurse famous for her treatment of poliomylitis, came to America in 1940. She had found it diffi- cult to convince Australian doctors of the success of her treatment, and an equally long struggle awaited her in America. When she first arrived in America, she appealed to both the National Foundation for lnfantile Paralysis and the American Medical Association in vain. Finally she was sent to the University of Minnesota Medi- cal School and the Minneapolis General Hospital. Here she demonstrated her treat- ment which succeeded in practically abol- ish-ing polio crippling in Minneapolis. By the old method polio was treated by apply- ing splints and braces. Sister Kenny be- lieves this only helps to cripple the patient, that the crippling effect is caused by the pat- ient refusing to exercise his muscles because of the pain caused by the muscles in spasm. Her treatment is to relieve the pain by hot packs so that the stricken muscles may be exercised. This method sounds simple, but a skilful operator requires from three to six months training. Apparently American doctors did not like to admit that a nurse could teach them Sixteen anything. Now the majority of people are in favour of her treatment, but there are still a few doctors prejudiced against her, despite her overwhelming success. Her life in Amer- ica has not been easy. During the past few years many articles have appeared in medi- cal papers criticizing her work. However, now, people all over America are clamour- ing for her treatment, and it is to be hoped that soon all doctors will realize that a nurse has taught them how to treat infantile par- alysis. Sister Kenny's treatment is indeed one of the most outstanding advances ever made in orthopedic surgery. Our War Memorial With the cessation of hostilities after six long Years of war, we, in our school, turn our thoughts to other matters. However, be- fore we do so, let us put some time on a suitable memorial for the fifty-one boys whom we lost. After the last war, students and teachers in the school felt it most fitting to procure a bronze memorial tablet with the names of those who were lost inscribed on it. Now, ideas are changing. People feel that it is more fitting to have something which will benefit those who are left, rather than some- thing which will remind us of them only sev- eral times a year4particularly at our Mem- orial Day Service. lt has been said that our principal and some of the staff would prefer another bronze plaque to be placed near the first one. But is this what the boys themselves would pre- fer? I believe they would rather the school would choose something which it needs- something which might remind us of them more than just seeing their names written on metal. Students and other teachers have thoughts along this line. But, you ask, what would be most suitable? There have been several suggestions. The first one is a school Swimming Pool. We wanted one when the new school was built. Could we have one now? No. There is no place for one in the pre- sent school. But we are not to be entirely disillusioned. The Board of Education is plan- ning to build a new addition to the school within ten years. At that time there will be supplied not only a swimming pool but also another gym! THE ORACLE

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Our rugby games this fall were partic- ularly exciting with the addition of four cheer leaders -- Margaret Tatham, Stella Chatam, lim Ennis, and Tom Ballantyne. They were, to say the least, energetic, and put their whole heart into their work. Credit must go to Mr. Hilts for training them. Yr l' 'I' Reports have reached our ears that Strat- ford Normal School has some very comfort- able chairs scattered throughout the halls. So inviting are they, that, so we are told, it is with great difficulty that the students are persuaded to enter the classrooms. Upon hearing this news, someone suggested that we might have chairs in our halls for the in- dustrious noon day workers. Please don't feel that we don't apprec- iate the fact that our examinations aren't crowded into a few days. We do. But must they be stretched out through three weeks? We don't know about you, but some of us felt that our Christmas Examinations would never end. 'A' i il' We have heard some of our boys say that they would like a physical training in- structor like Miss Stock. Please don't mis- understand us. By that, we mean a teacher who would be able to devote his whole time to sports. ir T W lt was with great pleasure that we learned, last fall, that Mr. Hilts was returning. As most of you know, he left our school in 1942 and joined the Air Force. We were very sorry to see him go, but now, we look forward to having him with us for many years to come. To you, Mr. Hilts, we say, Welcome back . 1' i i' Again comes the same old complaintd not enough Literary meetings. Who is to blame this timefthe society, the teachers or the student body? Cne of its main draw- backs is that it does not get started early enough. Can't anything be done about that? Tea Dances this year seem to be pretty scarce. Is it true that we've had only one this year? Tsk . . Tsk . . This would never do. Couldn't we make up for it between now and Iune? Eighteen 1 An event in history! For the first time in the life of our school, fifth form had to be divided. We hope this will be kept up and maybe in another fifty years there will be three fifth forms! . 9: 'lr vi' Nor was the fifth form the only crowded form. The rise in attendance accurred in every form, as this year we have an enroll- ment of over 650 students. Another occurr- ence of importance is the first use of the gallery in Assembly by upper school pupils. 1-if The school hockey team is a welcome addition to the school. We applaud their fine efforts up to now. Keep up the good work, boys! Q 'I' 'lr Since the last Oracle was published three operettas have been presented by the Glee Club. These show the great advance- ment of the club under the direction of Miss Kellerman and certainly make fine entertain- ment for the school and its friends. We hope they'll not be discontinued. fix We on the Oracle Staff wish to thank our Advisory Committee consisting of Mr. Lawr, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Cordick. Very cheer- fully and energetically, they helped us pub- lish this magazine, and to them we offer our humble thanks. We would also like to thank Miss Cropp, who, although not on the Ad- visory Committee, helped us considerably. - Q-xr This fall two new members were added to our teaching stafffMiss Lindsay and Mr. Turner. Throughout the year they have shown themselves to be interested in the school, and incidentally, they both helped to make this magazine a success. Mr. Turner served on the Advisory Committee, and Miss Lindsay designed the attractive cover for our book. 8 'R 'A' Two people whom we think deserve much praise are our two typists - Doreen Nash and Ruth Guthrie.. They worked fran- tically to get everything typed for publication and the staff certainly appreciated it. We would also like to thank Bob Ackman who kindly took and printed many pictures for us. THE ORACLE